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Vase: C.317-2016

Object information

Awaiting location update

Maker(s)

Potter: Hill, Yuriko

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Description

Small footed stoneware vase of with a small mouth. Matt white glaze with rounded areas sponged off on opposite sides to reveal light brown slip. On one of these is a splash of chocolate brown. The other is a dab of darker brown mottled and largely covered with a dab of the matt white.

Notes

History note: Bought by Shakeshaft from a Harlequin Gallery (Greenwich) exhibition, no. 36.

Legal notes

Bequeathed by John Shakeshaft

Measurements and weight

Height: 9.6 cm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (2016) by Shakeshaft, John, Dr

Dating

20th Century-21st Century
After 1970 CE - Before 2004-03 CE

Components of the work

At Base Width 4 cm
At Extremities Width 7.5 cm

Materials used in production

light brown Slip coating
matt Glaze
Stoneware

Techniques used in production

Slip coating
Glazing
Sponging

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: yh
  • Location: Base
  • Method of creation: Impressed
  • Type: Mark

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.317-2016
Primary reference Number: 207963
Sale catalogue photo number: K649
Exhibition number: 36
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Audit data

Created: Thursday 28 January 2016 Updated: Wednesday 1 November 2017 Last processed: Friday 8 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Applied Arts

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